pendent
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adjective \ˈpen-dənt\Definition of PENDENT
1
: jutting or leaning over : overhanging <a pendent cliff>
2
: supported from above : suspended <icicles pendent from the eaves>
3
: remaining undetermined : pending
See Variants of PENDENT
pen·dent or pen·dant \ˈpen-dənt\
Examples of PENDENT
- <the dining area is lit by tasteful pendent lamps over the tables>
Origin of PENDENT
Middle English pendaunt
First Known Use: 14th century
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